Dumbbell Weighted Crunch
The Dumbbell Weighted Crunch mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Dumbbell Weighted Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques; Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
How to do the Dumbbell Weighted Crunch
Setup
Lie flat on your back on a mat.
Hold a single dumbbell securely with both hands.
Extend your arms straight over your chest and lift your legs so your hips and knees are bent at 90-degree angles (tabletop position).
Movement
Engage your core and initiate the crunch by lifting your head, neck, and shoulders off the floor.
Keep your arms extended with the dumbbell reaching forward towards your knees at the top of the movement.
Pause briefly at the peak of the contraction, ensuring your lower back remains pressed into the floor.
Slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position with control.
Avoid pulling with your neck; all motion should come from the contraction of your abdominal muscles.
Dumbbell Weighted Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Weighted Crunch work?
The Dumbbell Weighted Crunch mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Weighted Crunch?
None. The Dumbbell Weighted Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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